Next Illegal Butchery Discovered in Vienna Pharmacy: 200 Kilos of Meat Seized

In Vienna-Ottakring, another illegal meat operation was exposed on Tuesday. According to the Immediate Action Group of the City of Vienna, around 200 kilograms of meat were secured in the premises of a former pharmacy. The illegal business was discovered during a business patrol by the City of Vienna task force under the leadership of the Immediate Action Group, together with the Employment Service (AMS) Vienna.

Massive Hygiene Deficiencies in Illegal Meat Operation in Vienna-Ottakring

Massive hygiene deficiencies were found in the operation as well as in the associated small transporter. The company also did not have the necessary operating facility permit. Food control authorities from the market office took samples of the meat, which are being examined by AGES for health risks. Additionally, those businesses that were supplied with the meat were subjected to inspection. The found meat will be destroyed.

Furthermore, the AMS Vienna found that an employee present was not registered for social insurance and was simultaneously receiving benefits from the AMS. Officially, he was on sick leave.

Recently Kebab Meat Secured in Former Carpentry

Walter Hillerer, head of the Immediate Action Group, emphasized: "The health of consumers is the top priority. Those who endanger people's health with illegal butcheries will sooner or later be held accountable. We will continue to take consistent action against illegal operations."

Just in January, an illegal meat operation was exposed in Vienna-Favoriten. Kebab meat was produced in a former carpentry, several hundred kilograms were confiscated.

(APA/Red)

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